led, hit 4th, headed approaching 6th, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leader, blundered badly and unseated rider 3rd
tracked leaders, prominent 6th, ridden 3 out, led 2 out, blundered last, all out
in touch, led approaching 6th, ridden 3 out, headed 2 out, blundered 2nd and last, no extra
tracked leader, blundered 2nd, ridden and weakened 6th, pulled up before next
always behind, ridden 4th, weakened and pulled up before next
towards rear, ridden and chased leaders 6th, soon beaten
This doesn't look the strongest of races and the vote goes to Fundamental, who should prove capable of defying a penalty for his recent course and distance success. Tom Tate's charge was confirming earlier promise when jumping fluently and making all to beat 17 rivals here last month and looks the type who will continue to make further progress over timber. Bodfari Rose has shown plenty of ability having been placed on all three hurdles outings to date and holds Minstrel Hall on last week's Carlisle effort. She should give another good account while Thunder Canyon shaped encouragingly on his debut behind Far Pavilions at Musselburgh last month and is entitled to improve.
